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Sunday, May 29, 2011

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Horse Diaries #6: Yatimah Review






Horse Diaries #6: Yatimah Overview


For all lovers of horses and history, it's the next book in the popular Horse Diaries series. Born in the Arabian Desert in the ninth century, Yatimah is a black Arabian filly whose name means "orphan." She enjoys her life at the oasis, with sheep to tease, other foals to race, and the daughter of her Bedouin owner to take care of her. But when the colt who is her foster brother is stolen in a raid, Yatimah realizes her true birthright. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse's own point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about Arabian horses and Bedouin culture.


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Saturday, May 28, 2011

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Chasing Lincoln's Killer Review





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  • ISBN13: 9780439903547
  • Condition: New
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Chasing Lincoln's Killer Overview


Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.

"This story is true. All the characters are real and were alive during the great manhunt of April 1865. Their words are authentic and come from original sources: letters, manuscripts, trial transcripts, newspapers, government reports, pamphlets, books and other documents. What happened in Washington, D.C., that spring, and in the swamps and rivers, forests and fields of Maryland and Virginia during the next twelve days, is far too incredible to have been made up."

So begins this fast-paced thriller that tells the story of the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth and gives a day-by-day account of the wild chase to find this killer and his accomplices. Based on James Swanson's bestselling adult book MANHUNT: THE 12-DAY CHASE FOR LINCOLN'S KILLER, this young people's version is an accessible look at the assassination of a president, and shows readers Abraham Lincoln the man, the father, the husband, the friend, and how his death impacted those closest to him.




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Thursday, May 26, 2011

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Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman Review





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  • ISBN13: 9780590436281
  • Condition: New
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Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman Overview


Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey.


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Monday, May 23, 2011

Check Out The Black Circle (The 39 Clues, Book 5) for $3.07

The Black Circle (The 39 Clues, Book 5) Review





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  • ISBN13: 9780545060455
  • Condition: New
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The Black Circle (The 39 Clues, Book 5) Overview


JOIN ANYTIME TO PLAY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN!

WHERE ARE AMY AND DAN CAHILL? The two kids were last seen in Egypt, hunting for one of the 39 Clues that could make them the most powerful people on earth. But no one has seen the siblings since. Has the ruthless Irina Spasky finally tracked them down? Or worse . . . the Madrigals?

No one knows where the Clue hunt leads next. But one thing is certain – Book 5 is gearing up to be Dan and Amy’s most dangerous adventure yet.

 




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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Check Out The American Nation for $50.00

The American Nation Review






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A textbook for United States history from earliest Indian civilizations to the present, with maps, charts, activities, study questions, and review chapters.


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Saturday, May 21, 2011

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Courage to Run: A Story Based on the Life of Harriet Tubman (Daughters of the Faith Series) Review





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  • ISBN13: 9780802440983
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Courage to Run: A Story Based on the Life of Harriet Tubman (Daughters of the Faith Series) Overview


Harriet Tubman is born a slave on a Maryland plantation in the 1800s. She trusts in God, but her faith is tested at every turn. Should she obey her masters or listen to her conscience? This story from Harriet's childhood is a record of courage. Even more, it's the story of God's faithfulness as He prepares her for her adult calling to lead more than 300 people out of slavery through the Underground Railroad.



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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Check Out The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) for $1.14

The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) Review





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  • ISBN13: 9780394886695
  • Condition: USED - Very Good
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Illus. in full color.


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Friday, May 13, 2011

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Caddie Woodlawn Review





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  • ISBN13: 9781416940289
  • Condition: New
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Caddie Woodlawn Overview


Caddie Woodlawn is a real adventurer. She'd rather hunt than sew and plow than bake, and tries to beat her brother's dares every chance she gets. Caddie is friends with Indians, who scare most of the neighbors -- neighbors who, like her mother and sisters, don't understand her at all.

Caddie is brave, and her story is special because it's based on the life and memories of Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother, the real Caddie Woodlawn. Her spirit and sense of fun have made this book a classic that readers have taken to their hearts for more than seventy years.


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At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother's childhood, the adventures of Caddie and her brothers are still exciting over 60 years later. With each chapter comes another ever-more exciting adventure: a midnight gallop on her horse across a frozen river to warn her American Indian friends of the white men's plan to attack; a prairie fire approaching the school house; and a letter from England that may change the family's life forever. This Newbery Medal-winning book bursts at the seams with Caddie's irrepressible spirit. In spite of her mother's misgivings, Caddie is a perfect role model for any girl--or boy, for that matter. She's big-hearted, she's brave, and she's mechanically inclined! (Ages 9 to 12)

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Check Out The Travels of Marco Polo - Volume 1 for $54.74

The Travels of Marco Polo - Volume 1 Review






The Travels of Marco Polo - Volume 1 Overview


The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Voyages and travels; Mongols; Asia; History / Asia / General; History / Asia / China; History / Asia / Central Asia; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography


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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Check Out Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) for $9.25

Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) Review





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  • ISBN13: 9780756630027
  • Condition: New
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Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) Overview


Some of the most popular selections from the formidable Eyewitness backlist are now available with a clip-art CD included-with no increase in price!


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Ancient Greek culture, which reached its peak in Athens in the 5th century B.C., produced some of the most glorious and fascinating relics of Western civilization. This terrific Eyewitness Book traces ancient Greek achievements from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period using evidence found by archaeologists. Greek myths are introduced by way of statues, carvings, and illustrations. Like all the books of this series, Ancient Greece is incredibly rich in vivid, colorful photographs, which bring the subject to life. Kids and adults can learn about power and politics in Athens, the legendary Herakles (not quite like the Disney version), temples, and home life. Archaeological evidence shows what life was like for women and children of ancient Greece, what people did for fun, and what their standards of beauty and accomplishment were. It's easy to see how influential this ancient culture has been on modern life, from science and medicine to the Olympic games. Extremely informative, intriguing, and entertaining.

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Friday, May 6, 2011

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Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 (The Royal Diaries) Review






Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 (The Royal Diaries) Overview


In a series of diary entries, Princess Elizabeth, the eleven-year-old daughter of King Henry VIII, celebrates holidays and birthdays, relives her mother's execution, revels in her studies, and agonizes over her father's health.


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"Do you know who I am? I shall tell you. I am Elizabeth, Princess of England, daughter of Henry VIII and his wife Anne Boleyn. I am eleven years old. My mother, once Queen, is now dead. Almost eight years ago, when I was not yet three, Father chopped off her head."

Daughter of a fallen queen, young Princess Elizabeth lives a complicated and dangerous life. She fears her father's famous temper but loves him dearly, noting that she would trade all her jewels just to be noticed by him. She also loves her brother Edward, heir to the English throne, but doesn't like her older sister Mary, who torments her and conspires against her. Kat, her governess, is so worried for Elizabeth's life that she spends hours checking their room for poison whenever they move to a new palace. Court intrigues swirl around her, the French are threatening an invasion, and Kat is clamoring for her to have another bath--that makes nearly six in three months! Through Elizabeth's diary, author Kathryn Lasky brings the Tudor world to life: glittering banquets of peacock, eel, and swan; palaces so stinky that "everyone goes about with their noses buried in pomander balls to hide the stench"; archery contests, where Elizabeth excels; and Latin and logic lessons... where she needs a little work. Some of the history is slightly flawed (a misplaced date or two), but readers will enjoy the great detail as they learn about the childhood of one of England's greatest monarchs. An epilogue, with Tudor family trees, paintings, and background information enhances this already excellent and entertaining book. (Ages 10 and older) --Sunny Delaney

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

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My Name Is Not Alexander Review






My Name Is Not Alexander Overview


Just How Big Can a Little kid Dream?

Who is your hero?

Alexander takes a rip-roaring historical adventure! Through his imaginative journey, Alexander discovers how great men become heroes: the roughest rider can be surprisingly gentle, a strong leader is also the most peaceful, and sometimes, being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others.

Join Alexander as he learns how these remarkable men changed the world and encouraged him to find the hero within himself.

"Clever text and exuberant illustrations makes this book a perfect way to introduce kids to historical figures."
-Deborah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Quiet Book

Recognition for My Name Is Not Isabella:

  • National Parenting Publications Gold Award
  • Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award
  • Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books
  • Gold Independent Publisher Book Award
  • Amelia Bloomer List

Praise for the award-winning My Name Is Not Isabella

"Perfect for kids who are constantly imagining what they want to be when they grow up."
-Momtrends

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Check Out Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Vol. 1) for $4.49

Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Vol. 1) Review






Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Vol. 1) Overview


Alanna: The First Adventure

Becoming a legend is not easy, as young Alanna of Trebond discovers when she disguises herself as boy and begins training to be a knight. But it takes more than hard work to stop this heroine, whose skills and stubbornness help her make friends with Prince Jonathon and enemies with his uncle, Duke Roger. Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, this book is a rousing introduction to the intensely satisfying story of Alanna.

IN the Hand of the Goddess

Alanna has won the honor of being Prince Jonathon's squire. Now it will take all of her awesome skill and power to protect him from the mysterious, evil sorcerer who is bent on his destruction -- and hers! An aptly adventurous and magical sequel to Alanna.


The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

Alanna sets out on her own across the desert of Tortall. The only female knight in a hostile land, she is captured by desert tribesman and forced to prove herself in a magical duel to the death. She triumphs and goes on to become the tribe's first female shaman. But, in Alanna's heart, another battle rages. Prince Jonathon, her first love, wants her to marry him. But Alanna is not sure that being a queen is her destiny ... and she's grown very fond of her longtime friend George, the handsome, charismatic King of Thieves. What's a lady warrior to do?


Lioness Rampant

Alanna has achieved her dream of becoming the first female knight errant of the kingdom. Now she sets out on a quest to find the Dominion Jewel, a legendary gem which, in the right hands, possesses limitless power for good. As she is battling the elements and mythical creatures, her nemesis, the evil Duke Roger, returns from the dead to wreak havoc on the kingdom. Only Alanna has the power to prevent utter destruction ...


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Call it fate, call it intuition, or just call it common sense, but somehow young Alanna knows she isn't meant to become some proper lady cloistered in a convent. Instead, she wants to be a great warrior maiden--a female knight. But in the land of Tortall, women aren't allowed to train as warriors. So Alanna finds a way to switch places with her twin, Thom, and take his place as a knight in training at the palace of King Roald. Disguising herself as a boy, Alanna begins her training as a page in the royal court. Soon, she is garnering the admiration of all around her, including the crown prince, with her strong work ethic and her thirst for knowledge. But all the while, she is haunted by the recurring vision of a black stone city that emanates evil... somehow she knows it is her fate to purge that place of its wickedness. But how will she find it? And can she fulfill her destiny while keeping her gender a secret?

With Alanna: The First Adventure, veteran fantasy author Tamora Pierce has created a lively, engaging heroine who will charm middle-school readers with her tomboyish bravado and have them eagerly searching for the next book in the Song of the Lioness series. Like Brian Jacques's tales of Redwall, this popular quartet is an entertaining fantasy series for younger teens. (Ages 10 to 13) --Jennifer Hubert

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